Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-04-16
The Drummers' Test Case.

The DrumnerS' Test Case.
TO BE HEARD BY THE COURT IN GENERAL TERN.
To-day at ten o'clock wasthe time at which was
returnable the writ of habeas corpus issued in the
case OF the commercial agent, N. j. Hennick, who
was arrested yesterday for selling goods by sam.
pie and catalogue for Leyor Conklin Co. and in
default OF paying the flne, $685. was committed &c
1ail. Messrs. +. and S. Miller, for the petitioner
before the court convened this morning called on
Judge Hagner, and he certified the case to the
General Term to be heard in the first instance
ANOTHER OLD CITIZEN GoNE.-The death of VIM.
BAILEY, which occurred yesterday in East WASH
lngton, adds another to the long list of aged men
In TINS CITY who have recently passed away. The
porn In petersburg, Va, May 49, 1885, served as
boy under Commodore Barney in the war of 1912:
at the close OF the war was employed in the navy
yard and has been there almost continuously ever
since. The major was one Of the prominent
figures OF East Washington, highly esteemed by
those VINO knew him. His funeral will take place
VIII De attended by Harmony Lodge, No. 9, LO.OF.,
and Eagle Tent, No. p OF Rechabltes, OF which de.
ceased was long q member.
The CYCLE THIEVES SENT TO JA11.-The case of
Cnas. w. Howard and ChaS. NJ. Boune the young
men charged with the grand larceny OF two bcV
cles from Herbert S. owen, as published in Thurs
days STAR, was called for trial in the Police Court
yesterday, and they pleaded guilty. They were
held for the grand jury, and In default of $500
bondS they were committed to Jail.
IHE SUICIDE OF ROBT. W. GATEwOOD-The
funeral OF Robt. w. Gatewood, who committed
suicide as stated In yesterdays STAR on steamer
between Old Point Comfort and Norfolk will take
place tomorrow evening from his home In Norfolk
MI GateWO0d was second assistant examiner In
the Patent Office having been appointed in August
ne was twenty-five Years OF age, OF studious
naDlts, and rather eccentric. 1t Is said that he
attempted 10 procure laudanum some time ago
WIN the supposed Intention OF committing sui
eide. 1t is thought that his mind was affected
During his residence in this city he boarded with
J. y. SheckelS at 1900 10th street. The deceased
le1t the city Thursday saying that he did not feel
quite well, and would go home to rest, hunt fish
and see some OF his old friends
REDUCED RATES FOR THE DRILI.-Secretary he
Leon was yesterday advised by telegram from
Chicago that the Central Traffic Association yes
terday agreed TO the rate OF three-auarters of q
cent per mile Travelled for military companies en-
route 10 washington, provided twenty or more
traVel on one ticket in both directions
IMPORTED ROSES AND ORNAMENTAL PLANTS At
AuCTION.-Mr Bowling announces that he will sell
at O'CLOCK On Monday and Tuesday next 18th
ana 19tn inst, at his auction rooms an importa nt
consignment OF imported roses, rare and new orna-
mental and other decorative plants, from BOskOOD
Holland, Nursery Associations. This is an import,
ant consignment, and the sale should be largely
attended-AdUt.
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